Designer 10: Jamie Joyce Nepoose

Emerging designer contestant in our 2012 Seamless in Seattle competition

4_Nepoose

Semi fitted Navy Worsted Wool Pant Suit, with a side seam turquoise Silk, tuxedo stripe. The details are Ivory bone beading with 9mm Facet Beads. The boned beading, by hand, was a challenge as they weighed the jacket down with tacking and re-tacking the beads down.

Entry Category: Emerging Designer

Designer Name: Jaime Joyce Nepoose

Line: CREEME Designs

Branding Statement/ Bio Info:

The Logo is inspired from my Plains Cree Tribal Linguistics. It translates to my Design name I am Cree. Nista Nehiyawak = CREE-ME.

Branding Statement: CREEME Designs creates a sophisticated clothing apparel line with subtle Native American details designed for Women and Men. CREEME Designs also specializes in authentic high quality Native Americana Textiles.

CREEME Collection Description:

The customers I am targeting are a niche market with a focus on Tribal and Native Americana. I portray a unique and authentic Tribal and Native Americana Trend, by integrating a commonality of Geometric, brushed shapes, textile designs, turquoise details with beadwork, and braiding. CREEME designs would like to promote a genuine and sophisticated design, to Women and Men.

Target Customer Profile – Womenswear

The CREEME Designs Female Customer;

Age: 25-45.

Classification: Womenswear Contemporary.

Location: North American, Urban metropolis

Occupation: Professional career Mid-Upper Management.

Income base: $30,000 to $100,000.

Style: Fashion Conscious, Urban but doesn't want to be too trendy, Sophisticated

Price Point: Better to Designer Price Range $250-$500/Garment

Desired Vendors: Boutiques and Selected Boutiques affiliated with High End Native American owned Casino’s.

Target Customer Profile- Menswear

The CREEME Designs Male Customer;